Brazil's retail sales fell 0.8% month-over-month in July 2026, following a 0.5% rise in June. Five of the eight sectors posted declines, led by furniture and household appliances (-4.9%), books, newspapers, magazines and stationery (-4.2%), textiles, clothing and footwear (-2.7%), other personal and household goods (-2.2%), and hypermarkets and supermarkets (-0.2%). Three sectors grew, led by pharmaceutical and perfumery products (0.6%), office, IT and communication equipment (0.6%), and fuels and lubricants (0.3%). Sales fell in 20 of Brazil's 27 states, led by Amapá and Tocantins (-2.5% each) and Mato Grosso (-2.2%). In contrast, expanded retail sales increased 0.4%, following a 1.1% decline in June. source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE)

Retail Sales in Brazil decreased 0.80 percent in July of 2026 over the previous month. Retail Sales MoM in Brazil averaged 0.26 percent from 2000 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 11.50 percent in May of 2020 and a record low of -15.70 percent in April of 2020. This page provides - Brazil Retail Sales MoM - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Brazil Retail Sales MoM - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on September of 2026.

Retail Sales in Brazil decreased 0.80 percent in July of 2026 over the previous month. Retail Sales MoM in Brazil is expected to be -0.50 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Brazil Retail Sales MoM is projected to trend around 0.60 percent in 2027 and 0.40 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-08-13 12:00 PM
Retail Sales MoM
Jun 0.5% 0.3% 0.3% 0.3%
2026-09-15 12:00 PM
Retail Sales MoM
Jul -0.8% 0.3% -0.2% -0.1%
2026-10-15 12:00 PM
Retail Sales MoM
Aug -0.8%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Bank Lending Rate 60.04 63.95 percent Jul 2026
FGV Consumer Confidence 84.70 88.30 points Aug 2026
Consumer Credit 4640700.00 4602700.00 BRL Million Jul 2026
Consumer Spending 230349.73 229985.47 BRL Million Jun 2026
Economic Optimism Index 101.30 101.90 points Aug 2026
Gasoline Prices 1.26 1.28 USD/Liter Aug 2026
Households Debt to GDP 38.00 37.60 percent of GDP Mar 2026
Private Sector Credit 7355800.00 7303600.00 BRL Million Jun 2026
Retail Sales MoM -0.80 0.30 percent Jul 2026
Retail Sales YoY 1.20 2.80 percent Jul 2026


Brazil Retail Sales MoM
In Brazil, the Retail sales report provides an aggregated measure of sales of retail goods and services over a specific time period. In Brazil, Retail sales are seasonal, volatile and relatively important to the overall economy.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
-0.80 0.30 11.50 -15.70 2000 - 2026 percent Monthly
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Brazil Retail Sales Decline in July
Brazil's retail sales fell 0.8% month-over-month in July 2026, following a 0.5% rise in June. Five of the eight sectors posted declines, led by furniture and household appliances (-4.9%), books, newspapers, magazines and stationery (-4.2%), textiles, clothing and footwear (-2.7%), other personal and household goods (-2.2%), and hypermarkets and supermarkets (-0.2%). Three sectors grew, led by pharmaceutical and perfumery products (0.6%), office, IT and communication equipment (0.6%), and fuels and lubricants (0.3%). Sales fell in 20 of Brazil's 27 states, led by Amapá and Tocantins (-2.5% each) and Mato Grosso (-2.2%). In contrast, expanded retail sales increased 0.4%, following a 1.1% decline in June.
2026-09-15
Brazil Retail Sales Rise in June
Brazil's retail sales increased 0.5% month-on-month in June 2026, following a 0.3% rise in May and beating forecasts for a 0.3% gain. Four sectors posted growth, led by other personal and household goods (2.4%), hypermarkets and supermarkets (1.1%), furniture and household appliances (0.4%), and pharmaceutical and perfumery products (0.2%). Four sectors declined, led by books, newspapers and stationery (-9.9%), textiles, clothing and footwear (-2.6%), fuels and lubricants (-1.7%), and office, IT and communication equipment (-1.3%). Sales increased in 19 of Brazil's 27 states, led by Amazonas (3.0%), Espírito Santo (2.6%) and Roraima (2.5%). In contrast, expanded retail sales fell 1.0% month-on-month after declining 0.3% in May.
2026-08-13
Brazil Retail Sales Edge Higher in May
Brazil's retail sales volume rose 0.1% month-over-month in May 2026, rebounding from a 1.6% decline in the previous month, but missing market expectations of a 0.5% increase. Among retail categories, the strongest monthly gains were recorded in books, newspapers, magazines, and stationery (15.2%), textiles, apparel, and footwear (3.1%), furniture and household appliances (2.7%), pharmaceuticals and personal care products (1.4%), and fuels and lubricants (1.1%). The largest declines were seen in office equipment, IT and communications (-1.7%), supermarkets, food, beverages, and tobacco (-1.5%), and other personal and household goods (-0.3%). Broad retail sales, which include vehicles, construction materials, and wholesale food, beverages, and tobacco, fell 0.2% in May from April, following a 0.7% decline in the previous month. On an annual basis, retail sales rose 0.4%, slowing from a 1.0% increase in April.
2026-07-16